Licensed Practical Nurse II

Management and Training Corporation•Chaparral, NM

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse II provides nursing care and assistance to ill and/or injured persons at the Otero County Prison in Chaparral, New Mexico. The role works under the direction of health services administration, supervising nurses, and professional service providers, following approved treatment protocols and applicable MTC Medical and customer directives. Decisions are reviewed with the nursing director, except for routine duties assigned to the LPN. The position includes assessing detainees reporting to sick call, supporting provider examinations, administering and documenting medications, responding to emergencies, monitoring patients with potentially catastrophic illnesses, maintaining secure and confidential medical records, and preparing required records and reports. The nurse may also perform on-call work and assist with rescue and evacuation functions during accidents, emergencies, or disasters.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
Current, valid practical nursing license for New Mexico or a compact state.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license in New Mexico or Texas with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

Assess the condition of detainees reporting to sick call and provide treatment under approved protocols and the direction of health services personnel and providers.
Assist with provider line by preparing the examination room and equipment.
Operate pill call, administer medications, and document medication activity as required; this may involve pushing or wheeling a pill cart across the facility campus.
Control medications, syringes, and other medical supplies or equipment as required.
Perform emergency procedures as needed and call the physician for treatment orders.
Maintain the security and confidentiality of medical records and observe applicable HIPAA rules.
Closely monitor potential catastrophic illnesses.
Comply with applicable pharmacy laws, particularly those governing controlled substances.
Perform work on an on-call basis as required.
Prepare and maintain narrative, statistical, summary, and operational records, reports, and logs.
Conduct chart reviews and review the status of detainees with serious health problems to ensure necessary interventions and treatment are completed.
Perform rescue functions during accidents, emergencies, and disasters, including providing basic emergency medical aid, physically moving people away from danger, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.